Chitralekha (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film
Released in 1964, Chitralekha is a history film directed by Kidar Nath Sharma, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagwati Charan Verma about Bijgupta serving under the Maurya Empire and the king Chandragupta Maurya (340 BCE – 298 BCE) and his love for courtesan Chitralekha. Set in the back drop of the middle age society. The portrayal of the three tools wisdom, knowledge and power become superfluous in the absence of strength of character.
Who’s in it. Chitralekha stars Meena Kumari as Chitralekha, Ashok Kumar as Yogi Kumargiri, Pradeep Kumar as Aryaputra Samant Bijgupt and Mehmood as Brahmachari Shwetant, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chitralekha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chitralekha tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chitralekha (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chitralekha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Chitralekha?
- Chitralekha stars Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Mehmood and Minoo Mumtaz.
- When was Chitralekha released?
- Chitralekha was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.